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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: River Side & Swimming pool in Udawalawe offers family rooms with garden or pool views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, open-air bath, tennis court, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Chinese, local, and Asian cuisines. Breakfast options include American, buffet, and vegetarian. Evening entertainment and live music enhance the stay. Convenient Location: Located 51 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the property provides free airport shuttle service. Activities such as fishing and cycling are nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Good free WiFi (38 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sebastien
France
“Great stay with a great team. Will highly recommend staying here, especially with children” - Johannes
Germany
“We had such a special stay here, the staff made sure we were looked after with beautiful fresh food, boat tours.” - Tom
United Kingdom
“Location lovely. Simple but relaxing. Loved the monkeys and loved mihiri and her husband who couldn’t do enough for us! Beautiful people. Gayan made all the food and drink herself (traditional food). Would highly recommend this place for a...” - Michel
France
“A quiet rustic nature chalet with the most comfortable bed and pillows of our trip so far. Our host was exceptional, great English spoken and was able to provide lots of information about the animals and the area. An amazing cook! Greeted us with...” - Patryk
Poland
“The hotel is lovely. The decor is very much safari lodge. It is spotlessly clean and the rooms are large. The bathroom is designed beautifully with a large balcony looking out onto open fields. The breakfast was superb and the best we have had at...” - Audrey
France
“Location is fab and rooms lovely. Safari booked through hotel was fantastic the guide was awesome.” - Sinnakili
Netherlands
“The staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Clean spacious room and shower room/toilet. The pool looked very inviting but we didn't have time to try it. Good breakfast, nice to have it on an open terrace. Close to the National park. We...” - Bella
United Kingdom
“Very good value for money. Well kept room and facilities. Great with a swimming pool, very close to the national park. Everything was very good.” - Manom
Germany
“Staff were very kind and willing to help, with a smile. The pool was a good size and set in a garden area next to the room The food was plentiful and varied for our half board selection” - Roland
France
“Friendly, helpful staff - especially reception. Lovely pool. Good location to visit the national park.”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineChinese • Local • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.